Chapter 72: Smell of Gunpowder
Bai Lianwan watched Lin Qingya get up to see Ji Chen off, and couldn't help but doubt her life.
Is Lin Qingya so obsessed with looks now?
Over the years, she has never seen her take the initiative to send any boy out.
Ji Chen didn't expect that Lin Qingya would suddenly be so enthusiastic about seeing him off.
I turned around and wanted to say a few polite words to the other party to ask her not to see me off, but the other party had already caught up with me.
He could only nod and smile, "Thank you, Doctor Lin."
"You're welcome." Lin Qingya said, and followed Ji Chen to the gate.
Xia Zhonggeng in the living room looked at the three strange young men and felt that something was wrong, but he couldn't put his finger on it.
Is this what they call the generation gap?
Seeing that Lin Qingya and Ji Chen had walked away, Xia Zhonggeng was ready to ask why his little granddaughter hated Ji Chen.
But just as he opened his mouth, the doorbell rang.
At this time, Ji Chen, who had just arrived at the gate, heard the doorbell and subconsciously opened the door.
A young man, about the same height as him, with a gentle appearance and holding something in both hands, was standing at the door.
The man had very fair skin, and although he was wearing casual clothes, they didn't look like ordinary brands.
Because of his position, the moment the door opened, the young man looked up and saw Ji Chen opposite him.
When the young man saw Ji Chen, especially the fact that he was taller than him and much more handsome, his expression was obviously stunned.
Lin Qingya also noticed the person outside the door. She walked forward to see who it was and greeted him, "Shao Yi, why are you here? Come in and sit down."
Hearing Lin Qingya's greeting, Shao Yi turned his gaze to her, smiled, and said, "I heard that Teacher Xia is back, so I came to see you. I brought you gifts."
Shao Yi said, and then turned his attention to Ji Chen, "Who is this?"
Ji Chen smiled faintly and greeted generously, "Hello, I am Master Xia's apprentice, Ji Chen."
Hearing Ji Chen's answer, Shao Yi's eyes flashed with a hint of surprise, but he quickly regained his gentle demeanor and said with a smile, "Hello, my name is Shao Yi, nice to meet you."
At this time, Xia Zhonggeng also walked out of the living room and saw Shao Yi at the door. He immediately greeted him, "Xiao Yi, why are you here?"
This is the apprentice of his old friend. Although he is only 23 years old, he has already gained considerable fame in Jiangcheng and even the entire chess circle because of his extraordinary talent. He is an outstanding young man that is rare to find.
Because my home is also in Jiangcheng, I come to visit during the holidays.
When Shao Yi saw Xia Zhonggeng, he immediately smiled and went to greet him, "Old Xia, my master said you were back, so I came to visit as soon as possible. It's been a while since I last saw you."
"Wanwan should be home these days, right? I brought you all some small gifts."
When Ji Chen heard the word "Wanwan" from the man's mouth, and he sounded very familiar with her, he felt inexplicably irritated.
Then, Ji Chen looked at the people in the yard and said, "You guys chat slowly, I have something else to do, so I'll go back first."
When Shao Yi heard Ji Chen's words, he immediately turned to look at him and said with a smile, "Brother Ji, are you participating in the Yuanlang Ronghua Cup chess tournament in a few days?"
After hearing what Shao Yi said, Ji Chen said calmly, "I participated. My master asked me to practice."
"It just so happens that I am participating as well. I hope I can have a chance to spar with you then." Shao Yi said, with a hint of provocation in his eyes.
He had never heard of the name Ji Chen in the chess circle, but he actually directly became the disciple of the chess master of Nanyue. This alone made him very unhappy.
The most important thing is that since he has become Mr. Xia's disciple, this kid must be very close to Wanwan, which makes him even more unhappy.
Originally, Ji Chen didn't bother to respond to such childish provocation, but today he responded without hesitation, "Then please take care of me when the time comes."
"Brother Ji, don't be so modest. I believe your strength is definitely not bad."
"I think Brother Shao shouldn't be bad either."
Although they were all compliments, Lin Qingya and Xia Zhonggeng, who were standing by, inexplicably heard a hint of tension in their words.
In Lin Qingya's impression, Ji Chen's personality was obviously that of someone who didn't like to argue with others.
How come I can talk so much to Shao Yi today?
It seems like Shao Yi talks a little too much?
On the contrary, Xia Zhonggeng, as a man, seemed to understand something vaguely, but he was not quite sure.
In the end, it was Xia Zhonggeng who smoothed things over, and the atmosphere between Ji Chen and Shao Yi eased.
At this moment, Bai Lianwan's anger had almost subsided. She also came to the yard. Seeing Shao Yi, she subconsciously asked, "Why are you here?"
Shao Yi smiled brightly, "Wanwan, you are really at home. I came to see you and Teacher Xia."
Ji Chen was taking out his cell phone to read the text messages he had just received. When he heard the conversation between Bai Lianwan and Shao Yi, his brows furrowed slightly.
He put away his phone, glanced at the stinky girl who had come out to greet others but was unwilling to see him off, and looked at Xia Zhonggeng, "Master, I'm going back first. You guys can chat slowly."
"Okay, come over early this afternoon."
"Um."
After Ji Chen finished speaking, he turned around and walked out the door.
Bai Lianwan saw Ji Chen leave, secretly kicked the small protruding stones on the ground, and said to the people in the yard, "I have something to do, I'll go back to the room first, you guys chat slowly."
After Bai Lianwan finished speaking, he strode into the house and went upstairs.
Big bastard, run away when you see her come out.
"Wanwan, I brought you..."
When Shao Yi saw Bai Lianwan leaving, he wanted to chase her and give her the gift he had specially picked for her, but when he saw Bai Lianwan went upstairs, he stopped immediately.
Because Bai Lianwan never let him go upstairs. The one time he went upstairs before, he was kicked down the stairs.
But even so, he still likes Bai Lianwan like this. He first came here with his master when he was a child, and he fell in love with her at first sight.
So when he saw the guy surnamed Ji today, Shao Yi inexplicably felt a hint of hostility and felt annoyed with him.
A mere newcomer in the chess world actually became Master Xia's apprentice.
She can also move freely in and out of the yard every day and spend time with Wanwan, which even he can't do.
Thinking of this, Shao Yi couldn't help but narrow his eyes.
But as long as he waits until the day after tomorrow and beats this guy severely in the competition, he can prove in front of Wanwan that Ji Chen is no match for him at all!
Lin Qingya in the yard was even more confused by Bai Lianwan and Ji Chen.
How come these two people were fine in the morning, but now they look like they have eaten dynamite.
That’s right!
She still wants to talk to Ji Chen!
Thinking of this, Lin Qingya hurried out the door.
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